Extra eyes on the road
DRIVER SUPPORT SYSTEMS
Our optional Driver Support Systems give you, your truck and other road users our best protection yet.
The Stretch Brake
When you’re turning or driving downhill on a slippery road, the Volvo FM’s new Stretch Brake kicks in to help prevent jack-knifing. It works by applying braking pulses to the trailer, which stretches the vehicle combination. You can choose to automatically activate the Stretch Brake in risky situations, at speeds up to 50 km/h. Stretch brake is available for both rigid trucks and tractors.
Driver Alert Support
Driver Alert Support is an intelligent system that tracks your driving behavior. If it differs from normal and indicates tiredness, you’re alerted by a signal and a message in the display, advising you to take a break.
Adaptive Cruise Control with Forward Collision Warning
In traffic, radar-based Adaptive Cruise Control helps you keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front by controlling the accelerator and all available brakes. If there is a risk of collision, warning lights are projected on the windscreen.
Lane Changing Support
When activated, Lane Changing Support uses radar technology to scan the blind spot on your passenger side for other road users. If it’s not safe to change lanes, you’re alerted with a buzzer and a flashing icon next to the passenger mirror.
Electronic Stability Program
Our Electronic Stability Program (ESP) efficiently reduces the risk of skidding and rollovers. In risky situations it instantly steps in, reducing engine power and applying brakes to each wheel of the truck and trailer individually. ESP is now available for most truck specifications – both tractors and rigids.
